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The Times of India
The Times of India
Lifestyle
TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Hina Khan says she ignored cancer signs, assumed it to be an infection

Cancer is a silent predator that gives subtle warnings before it strikes hard. However, many people tend to overlook these signs, dismissing them as minor health issues. According to WHO, breast cancer alone caused 670,000 deaths globally in 2022. Television star Hina Khan recently opened up about her battle with Stage 3 breast cancer and how she initially ignored the symptoms, thinking it was just an infection. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of why regular health check-ups and early diagnosis are important.

During a candid conversation on Farah Khan’s YouTube channel, Hina Khan revealed that she had symptoms of cancer while she was shooting but chose not to get them checked. She admitted, “I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t want to leave the shoot and get myself checked because I didn’t know it was that serious.”

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